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Tribe of Louisiana
Tribal Newsletter
Notes from the Council
Notes from the
Council Table
1
Katherine
“Kitty” Vilcan
2
Resolutions,
etc.
3-11
Program
Administrator
News
12-16
Human
Resources
News
17-20
Tribal Police
News
21-26
Health &
Human
27-28
Services News
Tribal School
News
29-30
Recreation
News
31-32
Economic
Development
Committee
News
33
Cultural News
34
Tribal Courts
News
35-38
Community
Notice
39-42
Bulletin Board
43
This year is flying; the Tribal Council has been extremely busy with
multiple undertakings to shape our Tribe’s future. We are very pleased to
present the following information for your review and knowledge.
Strategic Planning Retreat. Once again The Tribal Council and
Administration recently concluded a two-day strategic planning retreat to
evaluate the plan we have in place and how it could be updated to better
serve the needs of the Tribe. The retreat was heavily geared towards
economic development initiatives (existing and proposed) with some
discussion on government programs. The facilitator is now working on the
draft document for the Council’s review and approval. The Council looks
forward to sharing the details of this updated document as soon as it is
finalized.
Chitimacha Health Clinic. The Clinic is continuing to actively reach out to
several companies in the area in an effort to expand our revenues. This is
the first step in growing our clinic in an effort to have it become a revenue
generating asset for the Tribe.
Hemp. Based on the advice of our Legal Counsel, the Council has identified
the legal basis that would support a Tribal medical cannabis and/or hemp
operation under the current law. The Council has done some initial
research and finds that it is warranted and necessary to conduct further
research on whether the Tribe can develop a Tribal medical cannabis and/
or hemp operation that is both profitable and built to the legal bases that it
has identified. With that said, the council has established a Medical
Cannabis Research Committee for the purpose of researching and
recommending a legal, safe, and profitable way for the Tribe to enter the
medical cannabis and/or hemp market. I wish there was more to say on
this but this is the very beginning stage and hopefully in the near future we
can have community meeting to educate the community.
On behalf of Tribal Council THANK YOU to all that got out and helped with
the cleanup after the storm (Barry). It was good to see our youth step up
and do an excellent job cleaning the debris around the reservation.
Once again THANK YOU! I would like to thank the Police Department and
the Fire Department for all their efforts helping out during and after the
storm (Barry). It was good to see the lights on the patrol units as they
passed in the pitch darkness during the power outages. THANK YOU!
November 1, 1963 – March 21, 2019
What can I say? If you knew her, you loved her. Kitty
had a heart of gold and a sense of humor that could
change your day. Her optimism kept many of us going in
our darkest times. She was truly a gift from God. Kitty
was generous with her prayers and quick with her
opinions. Her glass was always half full. She was
definitely the light and life of the Tribal Office. It will
never be the same.
Kitty gave everyone a nickname. Or two or three. You
may not have liked the name that you were given, but it
made no difference to her. It stuck. How she came up
with all of them I will never know. As you can see in the
picture, a couple of our staff angels had t-shirts made
after her passing with each person’s nickname on them. We wear them proudly! If you
didn’t have a nickname from Kitty, I’m a little sad for you…or maybe you just didn’t KNOW
that you had a nickname!
Kitty was the facilitator of the Tribal Newsletter for at least 15 years. This is the first one that
has gone out since she’s been gone.
She wouldn’t want us to be sad…but we are. She unexpectedly went to be with her God
on March 21st. She certainly didn’t ask our permission. Life will never be the same. Please
remember Kitty’s family and friends in your prayers. I can promise that she prayed for you.
She consistently prayed for her Tribe and her community…whether you knew it or not. She
was a treasure and we will miss her forever more.
SOVEREIGNTY
“Her memory is now my keepsake, with which I’ll never part.
God has her in his keeping
I have her in my heart.”
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CHITIMACHA TRIBAL COUNCIL’S
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL ADDRESSES / CELL PHONE NUMBERS
Melissa Darden, Chairman
melissad@chitimacha.gov
(337)380-6888
April Wyatt, Vice Chairman
april@chitimacha.gov
(337)412-4080
Jacqueline Junca, Sec./Treasurer
jacqueline@chitimacha.gov
(337)578-4253
Ann Kimberly Cook, Councilman
kimb@chitimacha.gov
(337)579-7172
Brennan Fangue, Councilman
brennanf2@chitimacha.gov
(337)962-8676
DUE TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE NEWSLETTER ON THE WEBSITE AND THE
OCCASIONAL SENSITIVE NATURE OF TRIBAL BUSINESS, THE RESOLUTION NUMBERS AND
TOPICS WILL ONLY BE POSTED.
FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS, THE FULL RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN
REQUEST TO JILL LOUVIERE, SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OR APRIL WYATT,
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR. YOU MAY MAIL YOUR REQUEST TO P.O. BOX 661,
CHARENTON, LA 70523 OR THROUGH E-MAIL: jill@chitimacha.gov or
april@chitimacha.gov
A CONFIDENTIALITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM WILL BE REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE
REQUESTED INFORMATION. THE FORM CAN BE MAILED OR E-MAILED TO YOU.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION WITH THIS MATTER.
Tribal Administrative Office - Toll Free Number - 866-936-2654
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RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2018
Resolution CHI-TC #42-18
Tabled in June but approved in July.
Associate Gaming Commissioner
Appointment (Don Darden)
Resolution CHI-TC #43-18
FY ‘19-21 BIA Consolidated Tribal
Government Program (CTGP)
Resolution CHI-TC #44-18
Chitimacha Tribal Procurement Policy
Resolution CHI-TC #45-18
Chitimacha Tribal School Acoustical
Improvements Project Construction Contract
Resolution CHI-TC #46-18
Project NS-11-RH3, Tribal School Sewer
Investigation Contract
Resolution CHI-TC #47-18
CTS Athletic Handbook for Junior High Program
Resolution CHI-TC #48-18
Agent for Service of Process
Resolution CHI-TC #49-18
CBCH FY ‘18 Capital Budget Reallocation
Resolution CHI-TC #50-18
Louisiana State Police Budget
Resolution CHI-TC #51-18
FY ‘19 Indirect Cost Budget
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2018
Resolution CHI-TC #52-18
Extension of Sales Tax Rates
Resolution CHI-TC #53-18
Institute for Indian Development to Apply for
Funding Opportunity for Family Violence
Prevention and Services/Grants for Domestic
Violence Shelter/Grants to Native American
Tribes
Resolution CHI-TC #54-18
Commission Authority for Bailiffs and
Probation Officers
Resolution CHI-TC #55-18
Special Diabetes Program for Indians
Community-Directed Grant Program FY 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #56-18
Bank Authorizations
Resolution CHI-TC #57-18
Resolution CHI-TC #58-18
FNB of Jeanerette Bank Authorizations
Safe Deposit Box Authorizations
Resolution CHI-TC #59-18
Approval and Implementation of State Tax
Reduction
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RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2018
Resolution CHI-TC #60-18
Cancellation of Residential Land Lease
(Russell L. Persilver, Jr.)
Resolution CHI-TC #61-18
Cancellation of Residential Land Lease
(Megan A. Persilver)
Resolution CHI-TC #62-18
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Nicholas J. Persilver)
Resolution CHI-TC #63-18
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Lindsey C. Martin)
Resolution CHI-TC #64-18
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Erin C. Daniels)
Resolution CHI-TC #65-18
Ambassador Inn Acquisition and LLC
Formation
Resolution CHI-TC #66-18
Land-Into-Trust – Parcel 1B1
Resolution CHI-TC #67-18
FY 2019 D.A.R.E. Program
Resolution CHI-TC #68-18
Purchased and Referred Care Rates
Resolution CHI-TC #69-18
Signatory Authority for Federal Contracts &
Grants
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2018
Resolution CHI-TC #70-18
Revisions to the 401(k) Steering Committee
Overview and Charter
Resolution CHI-TC #71-18
401(k) Plan Amendments
Resolution CHI-TC #72-18
NCAI Membership Dues
Resolution CHI-TC #73-18
Cancellation of Residential Land Lease
(Ralph C. Darden)
Resolution CHI-TC #74-18
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Jules M. Darden)
Resolution CHI-TC #75-18
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Kaston W. Fluke)
Resolution CHI-TC #76-18
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Kica P. Talbot)
Resolution CHI-TC #77-18
Formation of Ney Gapti, LLC
Resolution CHI-TC #78-18
Raintree Market Commercial Loan
Resolution CHI-TC #79-18
401(k) Plan Amendments
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Resolution CHI-TC #80-18
CTS Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Resolution CHI-TC #81-18
Financial Policies - Vendor Management Policy
Resolution CHI-TC #82-18
Appointment of Primary Designee and Secondary
Designee for LSP Notifications
Resolution CHI-TC #83-18
Gaming Commission Chairman Appointment
(Tasia Burgess)
Resolution CHI-TC #84-18
CTS Food Service Products Contract
Resolution CHI-TC #85-18
Foster Grandparent Program
Resolution CHI-TC #86-18
Sheriff’s Services FY ‘19
Resolution CHI-TC #87-18
FY 2019 Chitimacha Tribal Budgets
Resolution CHI-TC #88-18
FY 2019 Raintree Market Budget
Resolution CHI-TC #89-18
FY 2019 Keta Budget
Resolution CHI-TC #90-18
SAC and FOX Nation Juvenile Detention Center
Contract
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2018
Resolution CHI-TC #91-18
FY 2019 CBCH Budget
Resolution CHI-TC #92-18
Employment Extension Agreement for Ben Hu
Resolution CHI-TC #93-18
Employment Extension Agreement for Ralph
Huybrechts
Resolution CHI-TC #94-18
Chief Administrative Officer Signatory Authority
Resolution CHI-TC #95-18
FY 2019 CBCH Budget - Capital Expenditure
Resolution CHI-TC #96-18
Approving Interview Committee’s
Recommendation for Program Administrator
Resolution CHI-TC #97-18
Signature Authority – CPD K-9 Services
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2018
Resolution CHI-TC #98-18
Final Compensation Agreement for Manville
Borne
Resolution CHI-TC #99-18
Second Limited Extension of Employment
Agreement for Ben Hu
Resolution CHI-TC #100-18
Second Limited Extension of Employment
Agreement for Ralph Huybrechts
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Resolution CHI-TC #101-18
Standard Operating Procedures Agreement
between the Chitimacha Tribe and the State of
Louisiana
Resolution CHI-TC #102-18
401(k) Plan Document Amendment
Resolution CHI-TC #103-18
FY 2019-2023 IHS Multi Year Funding Agreement
Resolution CHI-TC #104-18
CBCH Capital Outlay Request
Resolution CHI-TC #105-18
USET FY 2019 General Support & FY 2019 Impact
Week Dues Payment
Resolution CHI-TC #106-18
Contract for Judicial Services of Assistant Tribal
Prosecutor
Resolution CHI-TC #107-18
MOU between The Southern University Law
Center and the Chitimacha Tribe
Resolution CHI-TC #108-18
Unanimous Written Consent of the Member of
Keta Group, L.L.C.
Resolution CHI-TC #109-18
Ratification of Keta Manager Appointment
(Alton D. LeBlanc, Jr.)
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2018
Resolution CHI-TC #110-18
Amendment to the Keta Operating Agreement by
Removing Manville Borne’s Name and Replacing
It with Alton D. LeBlanc, Jr.’s Name
Resolution CHI-TC #111-18
Employment Extension Agreement for Ben Hu
Resolution CHI-TC #112-18
Employment Extension Agreement for Ralph
Huybrechts
Resolution CHI-TC #113-18
Programmatic Agreement between the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service and the
Chitimacha Tribe
Resolution CHI-TC #114-18
CBCH Host Incentive Plan
Resolution CHI-TC #115-18
Gaming Commission Server Purchase
Resolution CHI-TC #116-18
NNACA Membership Application
Resolution CHI-TC #117-18
NIGA Membership Renewal
Resolution CHI-TC #118-18
Authorization to enter into a Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement with St. Mary Parish for
Completion of Flat town Roadway
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Resolution CHI-TC #119-18
Sitimaxa Holdings Board Member Appointment
(Brennan Fangue)
Resolution CHI-TC #120-18
FY ‘19 Sitimaxa Holdings and Wayti Budgets
Approval
Resolution CHI-TC #121-18
Keta Employee COLA & Bonus Authorization
Resolution CHI-TC #122-18
Keta Line of Credit Renewal
Resolution CHI-TC #123-18
CBCH Capital Purchases
Resolution CHI-TC #124-18
Authorizing NARF to include the Tribe on
Brackeen Amicus Brief
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #01-19
Employment Agreement for Alton D. LeBlanc, Jr.
Resolution CHI-TC #02-19
Employment Agreement for Ben Hu
Resolution CHI-TC #03-19
Employment Agreement for Ralph Huybrechts
Resolution CHI-TC #04-19
Authorization to Publish Amended Constitution
& Bylaws
Resolution CHI-TC #05-19
Enrollment Policy
Resolution CHI-TC #06-19
Sitimaxa Board Member Appointment
(Richard Picard)
Resolution CHI-TC #07-19
Safe Deposit Box
Resolution CHI-TC #08-19
Lafayette Juvenile Detention Home Agreement
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #09-19
FNBJ Bank Authorizations
Resolution CHI-TC #10-19
Agreement between the Chitimacha Tribe of
Louisiana and the Jacobson Law Group
Resolution CHI-TC #11-19
CBCH Capital Purchases
Resolution CHI-TC #12-19
Election Board Appointment - Expired Term
(Megan Persilver)
Resolution CHI-TC #13-19
Establishing Medical Cannabis Research
Committee (Melissa Darden, Jacqueline Junca
and Ann Kimberly Cook)
Resolution CHI-TC #14-19
Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)
2019
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Resolution CHI-TC #15-19
Residential Land Lease - Leasehold Mortgage
(Toni Ann Darden)
Resolution CHI-TC #16-19
Residential Land Lease - Leasehold Mortgage
(Jennifer L. Salisbury)
Resolution CHI-TC #17-19
Residential Land Lease - Leasehold Mortgage
(Keishalynn V.B. Salas)
Resolution CHI-TC #18-19
Residential Land Lease - Leasehold Mortgage
(Jasi Anderson Powell)
RESOLUTION FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #19-19
IMLS Basic Library Services Grant SY’ 2019 –2020
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #20-19
Agreement to Secure Public Unit Deposits
Resolution CHI-TC #21-19
Revoke Commission Authority for Bailiffs/
Probation Officers
Resolution CHI-TC #22-19
Cancellation of Residential Land Lease
(April Cook Wyatt)
Resolution CHI-TC #23-19
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Jacob D. Bernard)
Resolution CHI-TC #24-19
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Johnny A. Burgess)
Resolution CHI-TC #25-19
Keta Bonding Capital Retention Agreement and
Limited Waiver of Immunity
Resolution CHI-TC #26-19
Keta & Subsidiaries Authorization to Sign
Indemnity Agreement
Resolution CHI-TC #27-19
Chitimacha Board of Education Appointment
(Joshua Vilcan)
Resolution CHI-TC #28-19
2019 CTS Site Improvements
Resolution CHI-TC #29-19
CBCH Capital Expenditures
Resolution CHI-TC #30-19
2019-2020 Title VI – Formula Grant for Indian
Education
Resolution CHI-TC #31-19
FY’ 2020 Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP)
Resolution CHI-TC #32-19
Economic Development Committee
Appointments (Bruce Burgess, Matthew Richard
and Richard Picard)
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RESOLUTION FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #33-19
Approving Special Election for Constitution
Amendments
Resolution CHI-TC #34-19
CBCH Capital Purchase - Reallocation of Funds
Resolution CHI-TC #35-19
Special Election Ballot Questions and Special
Election Ballot Supplement
Resolution CHI-TC #36-19
Housing Authority Appointment
(Kered Parro Mire)
Resolution CHI-TC #37-19
Louisiana State Police Budget
Resolution CHI-TC #38-19
Residential Land Lease – Leasehold Mortgage
(Tasia Bernard Burgess)
Resolution CHI-TC #39-19
CTS Food Service Products Contract
Resolution CHI-TC #40-19
Tabled in May but approved in June. Chief
Appellate Court Judge (Anne Lennan Simon)
Resolution CHI-TC #41-19
CBCH Capital Expenditure Budget Change
Resolution CHI-TC #42-19
External Audit Engagement Proposal Letter
RESOLUTION FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #43-19
Temporary Exclusion Order (Cutter Naquin)
Resolution CHI-TC #44-19
Automated Election Services (AES) Agreement
Resolution CHI-TC #45-19
Confirms the Accuracy of the Amended
Constitution and Directs its Publication on the
Tribe’s Website
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RESOLUTION FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2019
Resolution CHI-TC #46-19
Authorized Signer on Federal and State Contracts
Resolution CHI-TC #47-19
Authorized Signer on Vouchers and Budgets
Resolution CHI-TC #48-19
Resolution Declaring State of Emergency
Resolution CHI-TC #49-19
Formation of Hecm Construction, LLC
Resolution CHI-TC #50-19
Wayti Building Lease Renewal
Resolution CHI-TC #51-19
Fiscal Policy Sections
Resolution CHI-TC #52-19
Associate Gaming Commissioner Appointment
(Leslie D. Proctor)
Resolution CHI-TC #53-19
Tribal Chairman’s Salary
Resolution CHI-TC #54-19
Improvements at Yaamahana/Chitimacha Child
Development Center
SOVEREIGNTY
SOVEREIGNTY
SOVEREIGN NATION
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Program Administrator, April Wyatt
Qaxtna Fellow Tribal members,
This past year has been very busy for our Tribal Administration and Tribal programs. In addition to
the Tribal Program submissions that are included in this newsletter, there were many other events
and projects that have taken place. The following is a brief summary of some of those projects
and events:
Close-Up Program
Every year, some of our youth are able to participate in the Close-Up Program in Washington, D.C.
which is organized to work in conjunction with the annual Impact meeting of the United South and
Eastern Tribes. The annual Impact meeting for USET is attended by some
of our Tribal Council members and staff. Many tribal youth members from
our USET tribes attend which gives our youth a great opportunity to
network with tribes from their region on culture and various topics that are
vital and specific to them and their communities. They attend workshops,
cultural events, museums, social functions, and when possible meet with
their federal governmental leaders. Also, since the program works with
USET, we are able to interact with our youth at various events. My
personal favorite is that we get to witness them participate in a mock Tribal Council meeting where they identify an issue effecting their
communities and then they propose a solution which is voted on by their peers/fellow Council members. This year our attendees were Nina Darden, Savannah Guillory, Mackenzie Broussard, Marylou
Rojas, and Khloe Walden. Their community improvement topic was focused on improving our
Scholarship program. They created an information display which identified several ways to make
the program more beneficial to our tribe and our students. They did a wonderful job and represented our Tribe very well. Below are a few memories from their trip.
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Summer Youth Program
Our Summer Youth Program was a huge success! For those of you who don’t
know, our summer youth program is a work training program that was started
quite a few years ago. The intent of the program is to teach our youth skills
needed to be great employees & great leaders. We had approximately 21 of our youth
participate this summer. They were placed at various locations such as our Public Works
Department to assist with keeping the reservation maintained, our Summer Camp
program to assist with taking care of our campers, at Rivercane to assist in keeping the
facility and grounds maintained, and in our offices on rainy days to assist in shredding,
dusting, cleaning walls and whatever else their supervisor requested. Some of our youth
even assisted in the clean-up efforts following Hurricane Barry by cleaning up branches,
cutting grass, and weed eating around the reservation. They also assisted our elders with
their debris removal and cleanup. They impressed the entire community with their hard
work, dedication, and enthusiasm to help their tribe. This year, our program got its first
logo, which was designed by one of our supervisors, Johnny Burgess. The logo perfectly
captures our program mission. I would like to thank Johnny for designing it. I would also
like to thank him and all of our supervisors for helping make this the best Summer Youth
program year yet. Of course, I would also like to recognize our Summer Youth. You
ROCKED this summer and your entire community is extremely proud of you.
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Huygi - Tribal Youth Council
Some of our tribal youth council members attended the annual United
National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Conference this summer in Orlando, FL.
The annual UNITY Conference hosts tribal youth from all over the country
where they focus on themes such as social, spiritual, physical, and mental development in
our youth. During the conference our youth got to participate in various cultural events
and workshops, meet with leaders of other Tribal Nations, hear speeches on various issues
that are vital to Indian Country, meet with their caucus on important topics, and network
with their fellow tribal youth. On the last day of their trip, they were rewarded for all of
their hard work and participation by going to Universal Studios to where they had a great
time. I would like to thank our supervisors who attended the conference with our youth
and kept them safe.
Ketkampa
One of our newer youth programs is our Ketkampa summer camp.
Ketkampa is a camp designed for our older campers and it is comprised
of both day and evening activities and field trips. This year some of the
places and activities they got to enjoy were a trip to the movies, a water
park, bowling, and even a boat ride through the Bayou Teche! Some of
them even collected clams and brought them home. It’s safe to say that our kids
thoroughly enjoyed Ketkampa this year! Thank you to all of our staff that continue to
make the summers fun, educational, and ACTIVE for our kids.
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8th Grade Trip
Our 8th graders took their annual trip this past July. This year they decided to
go to Galveston, TX for a couple of days. During their trip they enjoyed a day
at the Schlitterbahn water park, rode bikes, and went on a river ride at
Rainforest Café. They definitely had a great time and enjoyed their last trip as a class.
Thank you to all of our chaperones! I would also like to wish all of our 8th graders the best
as they start their 9th grade year! I know that you will have a great year.
Chitimacha Tribe School - Construction/Improvement Projects
Our school has been going through several major maintenance projects. Earlier this year,
we successfully completed a much needed sewer improvement project. This summer we
have successfully completed a replacement of our cement circle drive and some of the
sidewalks. We also removed and replaced the entire parameter fence. The fence is now
6 feet tall all the way around and free of trees and other obstructions. We also added a
walk through gate at the front of the school on Chitimacha Trail so that our students could
enter the school easily without having to wait for an automobile to pass through the
electric gate. We are currently finishing up a drainage project which will improve our
drainage on campus. As always, we are working on improvements on the interior of our
school as well. We just finished replacing all of our urinals and some of our water fountains.
We have a beautiful school and we want to make sure it remains that way.
Yaamahana Child Development Center - Improvements/Repairs
We are starting on an improvement and repair project at our day care center very soon.
This project includes various items such as repairing all exterior building surfaces,
re-painting the exterior of the facility, replacing the front doors, installing a new code access system, repairing sheetrock on areas needed on the interior of the facility, replacing
some tile, pouring additional concrete, and various other items. This should all accomplished with very little disruption to our center.
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Social Media Update:
In an effort to share information with you, we have been trying to make our
governmental activities accessible on more social media platforms. We are proud of
the hard work that is taking place and we want to share it with you. We have an
official Chitimacha Tribal Government Facebook page which we are currently working on
improving. Some of our Tribal programs also have official Facebook accounts which share
information about their specific programs. We recently added a Linkedin account for tribal and
community members to follow but also for past and current employees to list as their past or current
employer. Below is a list of our current Tribal Government and Tribal Enterprise Websites and Social
media accounts:
CHITIMACHA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA:
Tribal Government - Website: http://www.chitimacha.gov
Tribal Government - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chitimachatribeoflouisiana
Tribal Government - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chitimacha-tribe-of-louisiana
Chitimacha Tribal Police Department - Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Chitimacha-Tribal-Police-Department-934065153345834/
Chitimacha Fire Protection - Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Chitimacha-Fire-Protection-190696831084245/
Chitimacha Recreation Department - Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Chitimacha-Recreation-1960790667538672/
Yaamahana / Chitimacha Early Learning Center - Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/413460495785836/
Chitimacha Election Board - Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Chitimacha-Election-Board-2058149077772320/
Huygi – Chitimacha Youth Council - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huygi.council.9
CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO HOTEL:
Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CypressBayouCasinoHotel/
Mr. Lester’s - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrLestersSteakhouse/
ROX - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ROXNightclub/
Cypress Bay Casino Hotel - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cypress_Bayou
Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cypress_bayou_casino/
Cypress Bayou Casino - Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cypressbayou/
Cypress Bayou Casino – YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9zx5cWRLviWr4xH7zJxVDw
Cypress Bayou Casino - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cypress-bayou-casino-hotel
OTHER ENTERPRISES:
Raintree Market - Website: http://raintreemarket.com
Colorado Professional Resources – Website: http://cp-resources.com/
Keta Group, LLC - Website: http://ketagroup.com
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Annual Recognition Awards ProThe Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana held it’s Annual
Recognition Awards Program Ceremony and incorporated their annual Christmas party into the awards
ceremony on Friday, December 14, 2018. The event was held in the Pavilion at Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel
and was hosted by Melissa Darden, Chairman and Nikina Vilcan, Chief Administrative Officer.
Eric Bell, Police Officer
Amber Broussard, Lead Child Care Provider
Chitimacha Police Department
Chitimacha Child Development Center
Allison Burgess, 3rd Grade Teacher
Erin Daniels, Cultural Instructor I
Jackie Darden, Senior Deputy Clerk
Chitimacha Tribal School
Chitimacha Cultural Department
Chitimacha Tribal Courts
Tracie Leger, Office Manager
Amanda LeJeune, Social Studies Teacher/Coordinator
Coty Martin, Firefighter II
Chitimacha Tribal School
Chitimacha Tribal School
Chitimacha Fire Department
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Heather Shuff, Senior Investigations Clerk
Virginia Thibodeaux, Librarian
Chitimacha Gaming Commission
Chitimacha Tribal School
Hal Hutchinson, Police Chief
Nicholas Picard, Sergeant
Chitimacha Police Department
Chitimacha Police Department
Tanya Rosamond, Principal
Chitimacha Tribal School
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Amber is a Lead Child Care Provider at the Chitimacha Child Development Center (Yaamahana). She is
responsible for providing developmental care and supervision to the children, creating lesson plans and
assisting children in daily routines. She implements positive guidance techniques to help the children learn
acceptable behavior and establishes a welcoming and warm environment for the children. Amber and her
kids, Talon Thomas, Bentley Thomas, and Lane Thomas reside in Charenton, Louisiana. Amber’s hobbies
and interests include spending time with her kids, shopping, camping, fishing, cooking and baking.
Nicholas is the Sergeant at the Chitimacha Police Department. He is responsible for overseeing and
managing assigned patrol staff, and also Patrols the Chitimacha Reservation and Community. He
reviews, completes and submits a variety of files and cases. He also maintains, trains and handles two
police K9’s. One is a Narcotic Detection K9 and the other one is a Explosive Detection K9. Nicholas and
his K9’s reside in Franklin, LA. Some of Nicholas’ hobbies and interests include riding his motorcycle, fishing,
football and traveling.
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Thank You for all you do!!
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Police and Community Activities
On 6-6-19, a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested for simple battery.
On 6-7-19, a male subject was ar r ested for cr iminal damage to pr oper ty, a fugitive war r ant for failur e
to appear for misdemeanor arraignment for angling without a license X 2.
On 6-7-19, a male subject was ar r ested for r esisting an officer , an active war r ant for an Iber ia Par ish
Sheriff’s Office for probation violation, an active warrant for St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to
appear for trial for the charge of principal to theft of $5,000 or more but less than $25,000, and an active
warrant for Morgan City Police Department for simple assault.
On 6-9-19, a female subject was ar r ested for disor der ly conduct.
On 6-11-19, a female subject was ar r ested for disor der ly conduct.
On 6-12-19, a male subject was ar r ested for pr inciple to theft under $1,000 and an Iber ia Par ish Sher iff’s Office fugitive warrant for failure to maintain automobile liability insurance and expired vehicle license plate.
On 6-12-19, a female subject was ar r ested for theft under $1,000.
On 6-12-19, a male subject was ar r ested for possession with intent to distr ibute schedule IV
(Clozapine), possession of schedule I (Marijuana), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On 6-12-19, a female subject was ar r ested for possession of schedule II (Methamphetamine), 3 counts
of possession of drug paraphernalia, a fugitive bench warrant for Lafayette City Court for failure to appear
for arraignment for leash law, a fugitive bench warrant for Youngsville Police Department for failure to appear for arraignment for theft less than $1,000, and a fugitive warrant for Breaux Bridge City Court for failure to appear for arraignment for theft.
On 6-12-19, a male subject was ar r ested for theft over $1,000 (felony), possession of schedule II
(Methamphetamine), and 3 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.
On 6-17-19, a male subject was ar r ested for unauthor ized use of a movable.
On 6-18-19, a male subject was ar r ested for an active fugitive war r ant for Iber ia Par ish Sher iff’s
Office for failure to appear for misdemeanor trial for speeding 79/65 and operating a vehicle while
license is suspended/revoked/cancelled.
On 6-21-19, a male subject was ar r ested for possession of schedule I (mar ijuana thir d offense),
possession of drug paraphernalia, an Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office fugitive warrant for failure to appear for
misdemeanor arraignment for operating a vehicle while suspended/revoked and no seat belt, and a Lafayette
Parish Sheriff’s Office fugitive warrant for failure to appear for pre-trial for possession of marijuana.
On 6-21-19, a male subject was ar r ested for possession of schedule II
(Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine), possession of schedule I (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia,
and a Houston County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama fugitive warrant for probation violation for possession
of marijuana and assault.
On 6-22-19, a male subject was ar r ested for theft.
On 6-22-19, a female subject was ar r ested for distr ibution of schedule II (Adder all).
On 6-22-19, a female subject was ar r ested on Tr ibal char ges for unlawful possession or use of dr ugs
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On 7-2-19, a male subject was ar r ested for possession of schedule I (Mar ijuana) and possession
of drug paraphernalia.
On 7-5-19, a male subject was ar r ested for possession of schedule I (Mar ijuana) and possession
of drug paraphernalia.
On 7-8-19, a male subject was ar r ested for cr iminal tr espassing.
On 7-17-19, a male subject was ar r ested for theft.
On 7-18-19, a male subject was ar r ested for an active Tr ibal war r ant for pr obation violation.
Always Buckle Up When Driving!
Now that Hurricane Barry has passed, we want to warn every one of the potential of fraudulent people trying
to commit scams on victims of Hurricane Barry. Please make yourself aware of ways to prevent becoming a
victim of a scam.
Steps to Take to avoid being scammed after the hurricane from the Department of Justice:
1. Do not respond to any unsolicited (spam) incoming emails, including clicking links contained within those
messages, because they may contain computer viruses.
2. Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as members of charitable organizations or officials
asking for donations via email or social networking sites.
3. Beware of organizations with copycat names that are similar to but not exactly the same as those of
reputable charities.
4. Be cautious of emails that claim to show pictures of the disaster areas in attached files because the files
may contain viruses. Open attachments only from known senders.
5. Check to ensure that contributions are received and used for intended purposes. Make contributions directly
to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf.
6. Do not be pressured into making contributions; reputable charities do not use such tactics.
7. Be aware of whom you are dealing with when providing your personal and financial information. Providing
such information may compromise your identity and make you vulnerable to identity theft.
8. Avoid cash donations, if possible. Pay by credit card or write a check directly to the charity. Do not make
checks payable to individuals.
9. Legitimate charities do not normally solicit donations via money transfer services. Most legitimate
charities’ websites end in “.org” rather than “.com.”
If you think that you have been contacted by a fraudster, make sure to report it to the National Center for
Disaster Fraud, at 866-720-5721. The line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, emails
can be sent to disaster@leo.gov and information can be faxed to 225-334-4707.
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ARE YOU GIVING OUT TOO MUCH INFORMATION:
Are you being watched? Have you considered what information you are providing to people?
In recent years social media has become a way to communicate with others but did you know
that you could be sharing more than you realize. With tagging and sharing your location, you
could be letting people know that your home is unattended and how long no one will be there,
allowing them to gain access to your property and belongings while no one is home.
Do you truly know all of your friends on your social media account or did you just accept the request
because you have mutual friends?
When you post vacations or that you are going on vacation this lets people know you are not home and
will be gone for numerous days in a row. When people like your post or comment on your post,
depending on your settings it can allow all of their friends to now know you are not going to be home.
Do you know all of your friend’s friends, are they trustworthy?
9pm Routine Alert:
Is your vehicle locked? Valuables out of sight? House locked? Garage doors locked? Outside equipment
saved and locked up? Lights on?
We want to remind you to ensure that your vehicles are locked, all your valuables are out of sight, your
outside equipment is put away, and an exterior light is on. Do not be a victim of crime; help deter crime
in our community by being proactive.
It is unfortunate that this information provides those who wish to do harm by gaining access to your
home knowing that you will not be around to prevent a burglary.
While we all want everyone to see how much fun we are having, wait and post pictures once you return.
We just want you to be mindful of what you are posting and realize that you could be providing people
with bad intentions information to take advantage of you and your property while you are not home.
As an additional precaution for your summer travels, if you know you will be out of town call the Police
Department and set up spot checks of your residence.
Chitimacha Tribal Police Department Officers will spot check your home and property for the duration
of your trip. To set up a spot check call 337-923-4964 and speak to one of our Communication Officers.
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On 12-21-18, the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department hosted Christmas
cookie decorating with a Cop at the Police Department for the children of the
community. Children in Pre-K to 8th grade were invited to attend.
The officers at Chitimacha Tribal Police Department had a great time at decorating
Christmas Cookies with a Cop. We hope that all of you who came hangout with us
had as much fun as we did!!
On March 29, 2019, Chief Hal Hutchinson and his wife, Melanie,
were invited to the swearing in ceremonies of US Marshal Donald
Washington. Mr. Washington was appointed by President Bush to
serve as the US Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana in
the early 2000’s. Coincidently, Melanie, Chief Hutchinson’s wife,
worked at the US Attorney’s Office during his tenure and Chief
Hutchinson worked with Mr. Washington as part of the FBI
Innocent Images Task Force.
In 2018, President Trump nominated Mr. Washington to lead the
US Marshal Service and in early 2019, Mr. Washington was
confirmed by the US Senate to assume this role.
Mr. Washington’s swearing in ceremony was held at the Federal
Courthouse in Shreveport where Chief Hutchinson, on behalf of the
Chitimacha Tribe, and his wife attended the ceremony.
2019 Officer of the Year ~ Officer Sara LaBiche
On April 9th, she was recognized as 2019 Officer of the Year for the Marine Corps League.
Officer Sara LaBiche has been a dispatcher for the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department for 25 years and
the life line for many officers behind the radio. Sara is very dedicated and a hard worker. She is
passionate about her job and she is always
willing to go above and beyond her duties to
help anyone that needs help. She is very
knowledgeable and uses her many years of
experience to do an excellent job as a
dispatcher which makes her a valuable asset
to this department. She has taken on the
task of grant writer for the department and
has done an excellent job with obtaining
grants. She is also a certified child passenger
safety technician for the department.
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As many of you know Lieutenant Ronald Bourque came out of retirement in August of 2018
to be a Reserve Officer at Chitimacha Tribal Police Department.
We are happy to announce that Lt Bourque has come out of full retirement in March of 2019 and will
now be Probation Officer Bourque.
Probation Officer Bourque brings over 30 years of experience in his career retiring from Jeanerette
Police Department and taking a short break from being a law enforcement officer. He missed being a
police officer so much that he joined Chitimacha Tribal Police Department in the summer of 2010. He
retired from the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department in May 2018.
Although the fishing spots were good and the travel was great, Probation Officer Bourque just
couldn’t stay away from law enforcement.
On April 3, 2019, Probation Officer Bourque was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Charles Porter at
an Oath of Officer Ceremony held at Chitimacha Tribal Courts.
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Seeing new faces patrolling? We would like to welcome Patrol Officer Jeremy Landry and
Patrol Officer Gabrielle Amador to the Chitimacha Tribal Police Department family.
Officer Landry brings over 20 years of law enforcement experience with him to Chitimacha Tribal Police
Department. Officer Landry’s years of experience consist of patrol, patrol supervisor, detective in the
narcotics investigative unit, juvenile investigations, deputy warden at the jail, and tactical surveillance
unit.
He is married to Lori Landry and between him and his wife they have a total of 6 children.
Officer Landry joined the department as a patrol officer in March 2019.
On April 3, 2019, Officer Landry was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Charles Porter at an Oath of
Officer Ceremony held at Chitimacha Tribal Courts.
If you see Officer Landry around welcome him to the community!!!
On April 3, 2019, Officer Amador was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Charles Porter at an Oath of
Officer Ceremony held at Chitimacha Tribal Courts.
If you see Officer Amador around welcome her to the community!!!
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Karen Matthews, LMSW, Director of Health & Human Services
Louisiana Healthcare Connections Medicaid Audits
Louisiana Healthcare Connections is one of five Medicaid Plans providing Medicaid for the citizens of the State of
Louisiana and the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. On January 29, 2019 a Medicaid Audit was conducted onsite regarding
the Health Clinic’s Primary Care Department. Dr. Charles Parsiola, Physician and Mrs. Anita Molo, Coder met with
Mr. Andre’ Landaiche, Quality Improvement Abstractor who conducted the Electronic Health Record audit. The Primary
Care Audit contained twenty-three measures. Mr. Landaiche’s findings yielded an audit result of 97.8% with remarks of
an “Excellent Review..” Mr. Landaiche noted all areas of the audit were 100% except one area regarding “Child Wellness
Visit” which yielded the 97.8%result. Congratulations to Dr. Parsiola, Laurie Granger, Clinic Nurse, Anita Molo, Coder and
Kristan Jones, Clinic Office Assistant.
On March 6, 2019 a Medicaid Audit was conducted in reference to Behavioral Health Services provided by Rev. Martin
Romero, LPC, LAC at the Health Clinic,. The audit for Behavioral Health Services contained one hundred and four
measures with approximately eighty of the measures pertaining to outpatient counseling services. Mrs. Kathleen D.
Funderburk, LPC-S, LMFT, LAC, NCC, Quality Improvement Coordinator, Behavioral health Abstractor conducted the
onsite audit. Mrs. Funderburk’s audit finding yielded a result of 88%. In her comments, Mrs. Funderburk extended
“congratulations on passing your audit.” “We appreciate your dedication and commitment to our members.”
GPRA (Government Performance Results Act)
Once again Dr. Charles Parsiola and the Medical Clinic Team have been recognized for achieving 100% of the required
GPRA Measures. Bryan Hendrix, Healthcare Information Technology Specialist with United South and Eastern Tribes,
Inc. (USET) responded with his congratulations with the following quote “You all did fantastic.” The audit findings and
GPRA Report can be reviewed at the Health Clinic front desk by asking the Business Office Assistant to review the
findings. We thank our patients for responding and cooperating with request made by our Medical Clinic staff for
preventive test. Without your participation we could not achieve theses measures. The GPRA Results are attached to the
President of the United States’ Budget to the U.S. Congress.
Dental Clinic Grant Award
Dental Clinic Grant Award
We are elated the Dental Clinic has once again been awarded a $5,000 Dental Grant Award from United South Eastern
Tribes, Inc. The Dental Clinic is focusing on decreasing the number of “No Show” patients. In 2017, we had thirty-two
(32) adult “No Show Patients and twenty-eight (28) children/youth “No Show” patients. We were able to decrease the
children/youth “No Show” patients to twenty-two (22) thus reducing the number by six (6) patients in 2018. Unfortunately,
the adult “No Show” patients of thirty-two (32) remained the same in the year 2017 and 2018. With the Grant Award this
will allow the Dental Clinic to provide ten additional days for the Dental Hygienist and purchase of dental supplies. It is
imperative patients contact the Health Clinic to cancel a dental appointment timely to afford our staff ample time to
schedule another patient.
Own Your Own Health Chitimacha Challenge
Most are aware the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana was awarded a Grant Award of $10,000 from the Bureau of Minority
Health under the direction of Mr. Rudy Macklin with the State of Louisiana Governor’s Office. The Health Clinic in
collaboration with the Tribal School, Recreation Department, Rivercane, Social Services, Fire Department and Budgeting
& Contracts Department have held several activities to promote health and wellness through physical Fitness and
promoting healthy eating habits.
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Health Clinic in collaboration with the Tribal School, Recreation Department, Rivercane, Social Services, Fire Department
and Budgeting & Contracts Department have held several activities to promote health and wellness through physical
Fitness and promoting healthy eating habits. The OYOH Chitimacha Challenge began on March 13, 2019 and ended on
May 13, 2019. Special thanks to all of the Departments planning activities and purchasing items to encourage physical
fitness, healthier eating habits and preparing tribal members for Emergency Preparedness. We wish to thank tribal
members for their participation and attendance.
Diabetes Site Visit
Mr. Dietrich Taylor, Diabetes Coordinator with United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. made a Site Visit to the Health Clinic
on February 26th and 27th 2019 for the purpose of providing training for Kica Savage, LPN, Community Health Nurse,
Diabetes Coordinator. Staff Members participating in the Diabetes Coordinator’s Training included Laurie Granger, Clinic
Nurse, Mildred Darden, Clinic Office Supervisor and Karen Matthews, Director of Health & Human Services. Our Required
Key Measure associated with the Diabetes Grant is the Hepatitis B Series. If you are a patient with diabetes and need
your Hepatitis B vaccination , please contact the Health Clinic to schedule your appointment..
Meetings/Trainings
Karen Matthews, LMSW, Director of Health & Human Services was invited to participate in the State of
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services CFSR Program Improvement Plan held in Baton Rouge,
LA. Participants included Federal Partners, Stakeholders, Foster/Adoptive Parents, Judges, Parents’ Attorney,
Children’s Attorneys, Providers, adult Foster/Adoptive Children and State Agency Employees. The purpose of
the CFSR Program Improvement Plan was to work on finding solutions to the issues found during the State of
LA’s review by the Administration of Children & Families.
Director of Health & Human Services and Ida Bore, Social Services Specialist 1 attended USET Semi-Annual
Meeting in Nashville, TN. Director attended the Health Committee Meetings and Social Services Specialist 1
attended the Social Services Committee Meeting. There were some opportunities for Health & Social Services
to participate in joint meetings with the USET Board of Directors.
Lara Mayon, LPC, Social Services Specialist 3 attended a training on “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Nashville, TN.
Rev. Martin Romero, LPC, LAC, Social Services Specialist 4 attended a training regarding Behavioral Health in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Director and Norma Boudreaux, Community Health Representative are scheduled to attend the Tribal
Epidemiology Public Health Infrastructure Workshop in Nashville, TN hosted by USET.
Claire House for Women and Children has undergone a total renovation and is celebrating 30 years of service in St. Mary
Parish, providing residential substance abuse treatment for women and their minor children under the age of twelve.
“Chitimacha Health Clinic provides quality medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health services in a friendly atmosphere with your best interest at heart.”
“Chitimacha Human Services Department’s mission is to improve the lives of
Tribal Members one day at a time.”
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Eagle Pride...Eagle Spirit
Campus Highlights
We’re in full-swing here at CTS! Our student body is settling in quite nicely. Students are encouraged to be
their very best, both academically and socially.
Our teachers and staff are on the lookout for students who demonstrate kind, positive, and well-mannered
behavior as well as students who conduct themselves in a respectful and responsible manner. CTS students who
meet these expectations may be selected as the STAR STUDENT OF THE WEEK or be rewarded with Eagle
Bucks to purchase special treats and incentives throughout the school year.
Teachers will begin their weekly selections for STAR STUDENT OF THE WEEK in September. Eagle Buck
treat and incentive dates will be posted around the school campus during the course of the school year.
Principal’s Message
From the Desk of… Mrs. Tanya
I would like to welcome everyone back to a fresh new year. We are all looking forward to some exciting events
and know that this year will be very successful with everyone’s contributions.
Special Education Department
From the Desk of… Mrs. Margo
What a great beginning of the school year from the SPED room! Everyone is busy completing screenings,
working on intervention plans, working hard with the students, and much more. We are looking forward to a
wonderful school year!
From the Desk of… Mrs. Tanya M.
We are so excited to be back in the swing of things this year. Our students are doing a wonderful job
transitioning back into the classroom. We are assessing to check our retention of skills after the summer break.
The students’ are also excited about new learning materials that we have started using in the classroom. We are
looking forward to a fun and productive year!
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Pre-K and Kindergarten News
From the Desk of… Mrs. Natalie and Mrs. Elizabeth
We are off to a great start here in Pre-K. The kids are so excited to be here at “big
school”. We have a lot of fun things planned for this year!
#prekrocks!
From the Desk of… Mrs. Jamie and Mrs. Sheila
Our Kindergarten testing was a great success! The boys and girls did a great job and are looking forward to a
new and productive school year! Friday, August 9th will be our first full day. We will review classroom rules and
procedures. Thank you all for sending in the items that were on your child’s school supply list. Mrs. Sheila and
I are dedicated to making this a busy, productive and TERRIFIC year for all of our students.
Elementary News
From the Desk of… Mrs. Brooke
First grade is off to a great start! We are learning classroom rules and procedures. Also, students have begun their
lessons in each subject and are already working hard. Their first day of Technology was a success! We are going to
have an awesome school year. Keep it up, First Graders!
From the Desk of… Mrs. Susan
The Second Graders are adjusting beautifully to their classroom routine. They are working hard and making
great progress. Math seems to be their favorite subject. They love partner work and solving problems on their dry
erase boards. In Reading our class is examining paintings and discussing the different colors artist use to depict
different seasons. “How Do You Know It’s Fall” is our first story. We all agreed we are ready for fall weather!
We also started AR this week and students are ready to work toward their goals. It has been a great start to a new
school year!
From the Desk of… Mrs. Jenn
Our 4th grade class is super excited to be back at school!!! We are so ready to learn tons of new
things! The school theme this year is books, so I have chosen the book “Wonder” to represent the
fourth grade class. The book’s theme is all about acceptance and kindness which is so important!
We plan on incorporating tons of kindness challenges and activities into our daily schedule! We
are jumping right into Place Value for math and learning all about writing, rounding, adding, and subtracting
numbers to a MILLION!! Also, the fourth graders are using Mentor Texts to focus on our Grammar, Writing,
and Reading skills each week! We are excited for a WONDERful year!
From the Desk of… Mrs. Connie
Fifth grade is off to a great start! In Science we are studying matter. On day 1 we were experimenting to see how
much matter we could fit into an empty jar. We learned that the jar was never really empty because it had air in
it! We used ping pong balls, macaroni, sugar, and lastly filled the remaining space with water. Next we will study
the states of matter and how they change from one state to another. Science will be interesting this year since
there are many opportunities for hands on learning. The students are excited to start reading “The Lion, the
Witch, and the Wardrobe” as a novel unit every Friday during the school year.
These are some highlights happening in fifth grade this year.
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Summer at Recreation Department started with a BANG!
We had several kids playing all-stars, representing Chitimacha in 7-8 Boys Baseball,
9-10 Boys Baseball, 7-8 Girls Softball, and 9-10 Girls Softball.
9-10 Girls Softball All-Star Team
7-8 Girls Softball All-Star Team
7-8 Chitimacha All-Star Boys
Summer Camp began June 3rd and included fantastic field trips and activities, including Lafayette Science
Museum, Bricks 4 Kidz, Avery Island, several trips to the movie theater, bike riding, Bayou Vista Skate Park,
bowling, ice skating, a day at the lake with Mrs. Jackie on her party barge, Mr. Charlie’s Oil Rig Tour, Mindy’s
Art Shack, Aviation Museum, a variety of activities at the library, and beadwork with the Chitimacha Culture
Department. We concluded our adventurous summer camp program with a day long trip to Liberty Lagoon
Waterpark in Baton Rouge. A huge thank you to our Lifeguards for providing safe recreational swim
throughout the summer. And of course, a special thanks to our Chitimacha Fire and Police for ensuring the
safety of our kids and employees during our off
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We celebrated the end of summer and the beginning of school with a BIG Community
Luau on Tuesday, July 30th. Recreation youth workers handmade decorations, backdrops,
and props to create the perfect Luau atmosphere. Smoothies, fresh fruit, and pineapple
salsa were just a few of the healthy snacks organized and provided by Kica Savage, funded
by the Diabetes Grant. Recreation provided pulled pork sandwiches, sweet & sour
meatballs with sausage, and a hand carved shark melon! Pictures in our handmade
tropical frame, hula hoop contests, and how low can you go limbo were just a few of the activities enjoyed by
many. This event would not be possible without the participation of our Community Members and our youth
workers. We would like to thank the Chitimacha Health Department Staff for helping out with the sign-in table
and snacks!
Soccer Registration will begin soon. As usual, we will send a flyer for
soccer along with an updated release form home with CTS students once registration
begins. Please be sure to complete and sign the release form and return to CTS or
Recreation. We hope everyone had a fun filled summer and wishing all students and
teachers a successful school year!
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Economic Development Committee
2018 Entrepreneurial Grants
The Tribal Council funded the Entrepreneurial Grant Program to assist new and existing Tribal
Member owned businesses. 2018 marks the 4th year of this successful program. The 2018 grant
recipients are: Kole Fluke, Morgan Carline, Coty Martin, Todd Toups and Neka Mire. Chairman
Melissa Darden presented the grant proceeds to each awarded Tribal Member on November 8th,
2018.
f you have any questions regarding these grants, please call the Tribal Development Office at
337-923-4000 or you may contact one of the Committee Members, to include: (Melissa Darden, Patty
Perry, Bruce Burgess, Matthew Richard or Brian Headley).
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The Powwow Committee is in need of many volunteers to work on Powwow
day, October 19th. We are also requesting sponsorships and accepting any
monetary donation. A $100 sponsorship gets your name or business’ name on
the powwow t-shirt. For other sponsorship opportunities or to donate and/or
volunteer, please email powwow@chitimacha.gov or call 337-923-9923.
We need your help to make this year’s event a success!
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Carrie D. Terry, Clerk of Court
Chitimacha Tribal Court
During the months of April thru June, 2019, a total of 59 new cases were filed with 162 matters scheduled
for hearings. 35 cases were continued and 9 cases were dismissed. All cases scheduled for May 14th, 2019,
were reset for other dates to accommodate the Trial Court Advocacy Training.
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, Tribal Court Division hosted a Trial Court Advocacy Training on May
14th-16th, 2019. The firm of Greenberg Traurig conducted the training at the Chitimacha Tribal Courts
Building in which Judges, District Attorneys and Public Defenders were in attendance. Also in attendance
were Council Members and Tribal Court staff members. We would like to personally thank the Bureau of
Indian Affairs for providing funds to allow the Chitimacha Tribe the opportunity to host such an amazing
event. A big thanks to the Chitimacha Tribal Court Staff in assisting with organization and preparation of the
event.
On May 30th, 2019, the
Chitimacha Tribal Council adopted Title XXVIII, Civil Infraction Code by
Ordinance #03-19. The Chitimacha Tribal Court will once again expand its jurisdiction to allow for issuance
of civil judgments for fines up to $2,500.00 to non-Tribal individuals for criminal offenses. This court action
would be filed in the Chitimacha Tribal Court in addition to the Defendant’s arrest and referral to District
Court upon their arrest. This code may be viewed on the chitimacha.gov website under Tribal Government
section. The Chitimacha Comprehensive Codes of Justice and Constitution and Bylaws of the Chitimacha
Tribe of Louisiana can be viewed on the chitimacha.gov website.
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On July 1st, 2019, Hon. Charles L. Porter, Chief Judge of the Chitimacha Tribal Court conducted an Oath of
Office Ceremony with Hon. Melissa Darden being sworn in as Chairman and Hon. April Wyatt sworn in as
Vice-Chairman of the Chitimacha Tribal Council. Also sworn in were Mildred Darden and Bruce Burgess as
Members of the Chitimacha Board of Education for the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Congratulations to
all!
We would like to invite anyone interested in providing assistance to individuals in need of Lay Advocates.
Please contact the Chitimacha Tribal Court at (337) 923-7806. to obtain additional information. On-site and
formal training will be conducted for Lay Advocates. You may be required to travel for training if necessary.
TITLE I, CHAPTER 5, SEC.501
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY OR LAY COUNSELOR
(b) Lay counselors. Any person who meets the qualifications established in this Section shall be eligible for
admission to practices before the Court as a lay counselor upon written application and approval of the Chief
Judge. To be eligible to serve as a lay counselor, a person;
(1) must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2) must be of high moral character and integrity;
(3) must have knowledge of the Chitimacha Tribal Code and of Federal Indian law;
(4) must be a high school graduate or equivalent; and
(5) must not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction.
If you would like to obtain any further information regarding the Chitimacha Tribal Courts, please feel free to
contact the Court at (337) 923-7806 or come by anytime. We are located at 343 Navarro Street, Post Office
SOVEREIGNTY
Box 610, Chitimacha Reservation, Charenton, Louisiana. Regular office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
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On July 1st, 2019, Hon. Charles L. Porter, Chief Judge of the Chitimacha Tribal Court conducted an Oath of
Office Ceremony with Hon. Melissa Darden being sworn in as Chairman and Hon. April Wyatt sworn in as
Vice-Chairman of the Chitimacha Tribal Council. Also sworn in were Mildred Darden and Bruce Burgess as
Members of the Chitimacha Board of Education for the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Congratulations to all!
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CHITIMACHA TRIBAL COURTS
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DYLAN BURGESS
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a complaint has been filed by The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
against Dylan Burgess to make a Judgment Executory and for Judgment Debtor Rule, and that the same
is set for hearing in the Chitimacha Tribal Courts·, on the 10th day of September, 2019 @ 1:30 p.m.
and
JULY, 2019.
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Life changes occur on a daily basis. It could be a change in residence, a name change, a new child born,
or the death of a family member. Changes cannot be processed until all pertinent documentation is
received.
In order for Tribal members to change their name, the Enrollment Department needs the following
documentation for each circumstance:
Newborns
Applications for Enrollment can be obtained from the Enrollment Office.
Guardianship
Copy of Court Order showing legal guardianship of minor child.
Marriage
Copy of marriage license.
Copy of social security card with name change.
Divorce
Copy of Divorce Decree.
Copy of social security card with name change.
Adoption/Legal Name Change
Certified copy of Court Order changing individual’s name.
Copy of individual’s new birth certificate.
Copy of Social Security card with name change.
Death
When a Tribal Member dies, a copy of that individual’s death certificate or a copy of the obituary is needed
to inactivate that individual’s file.
Address Changes
The Enrollment Department will accept address change requests via phone, email, mail, or in person;
however, a Change of Information Form will be given/sent to that individual for completion and shall be returned to the Enrollment Officer at P.O. Box 661, Charenton, LA 70523. Address changes shall only be processed when a Change of Information Form has been received.
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The Tribe is so very proud of its members that have established privately owned
businesses! We would like to promote and utilize your goods and services as our
guidelines and policies permit. It is our goal to maintain and share a listing of all
such business with our Departments, Enterprises and the Community. If you have a
business that is at least 51% owned by a Tribal Member and would like to be on our
Tribal Member Business List, please contact Rebecca Anderson at the Tribal Office.
Items we need to include your business are as follows, but not limited to:
Completed Vendor Approval Form
A completed W-9
Name of Tribal Member
Name, address and phone number of business
Type of business (goods/services available)
Brief description of your company and experience (tell us about your company!)
Number of years in business
If you have further questions, feel free to contact Rebecca Anderson at 337-923-4973
or rebeccaa@chitimacha.gov.
Thanks you!!
SOVEREIGNTY
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Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
Post Office Box 661
Charenton, Louisiana 70523
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